TMHS rewards Pondelli, Stewart

The Lowell Sun

Updated:
12/30/2012 06:36:56 AM EST

TEWKSBURY -- Tewksbury Memorial High School seniors Gianna Pondelli and Justin Stewart were nominated for the December Hats Off Award and were honored at a recent Rotary Club luncheon at Tewksbury Country Club. Hats Off is a joint initiative of the Tewksbury Rotary Club and TMHS that recognizes students who have distinguished themselves academically, have contributed to the co-curricular program at the high school and are actively involved in the community.

Gianna Pondelli, daughter of James and Michele Pondelli, is a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions and the Student Council. She has received numerous art-show awards, as well as certification for a Certified Nursing Assistant course. She also competes for the TMHS track team.

Gianna was nominated by Health Instructor Karen Ferreira, for whom Gianna interns. She said Gianna completes all tasks with a smile. She was helpful unpacking from the move to the new school and organizing the classroom. She said Gianna is willing to try and do anything to be helpful to her and her classes.

Justin Stewart, son of Bob and Nola Stewart, is a standout for the football, indoor track and spring track teams, and is a member of the Redmen Workout Club. He played in the Merrimack Valley Conference Div. 2 football championship game.

Justin was nominated by Humanities Instructor Dustine Puma, who said she has always been struck by what a caring and compassionate young man he is.

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She said that at the end of the last school year, Justin helped her pack and clean her classroom. Justin works hard and goes the extra mile to be successful. He is an unsung hero in the school.

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